{"product_id":"the-sleepless-moon-by-h-e-bates","title":"The Sleepless Moon by H. E. Bates","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rural tragedy set in the small town of Orlingford, exploring themes of repressed passion, loneliness, and the emotional desolation of a fractured marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel opens with the marriage of Constance and Melford Turner. Constance is young, shy, yet inherently sensual, while Melford is an older, stubborn man deeply concerned with appearances and local politics, eventually becoming mayor. Their marriage is fundamentally broken on their wedding night due to Melford’s sexual aversion and inability to connect with her, leaving Constance trapped in a loveless, cold relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuffering from intense loneliness and \"the sleepless moon\" of sleeplessness and desire, Constance seeks companionship outside the marriage. She begins a relationship with Frankie Johnson, a young, casual pianist at the local cinema. However, this affair does not bring the solace she seeks, and the relationship ultimately turns sour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43483494907978,"sku":"6488ai","price":8.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/9101\/8826\/files\/6488ai.jpg?v=1775517667","url":"https:\/\/www.bookexpress.nz\/products\/the-sleepless-moon-by-h-e-bates","provider":"Book Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}